sfc /scannow

A

Art

Has anyone had any experience with the start run function
of sfc /scannow? I have XP sp2. Can I hurt anything if
I run this?
 
J

Jupiter Jones [MVP]

Art;
It is normally used to check for damaged or missing system files.
Like many tools you should not use it unless there is a good reason.
It is generally a safe tool to use.
 
A

Art

-----Original Message-----
Art;
It is normally used to check for damaged or missing system files.
Like many tools you should not use it unless there is a good reason.
It is generally a safe tool to use.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/





.
I did the sfc/scannow and it took about 10 minutes and
never asked for any cd and closed and it seemed nothing
happened. I am having all kinds of odd things happen with
IE6-like not autostarting when I get on the web and now
after the sfc my menu icon for windows messenger is no
longer there. Is there any way a layman can re-install or
overinstall ie6 or a different scan for errors way? I
have Xp sp2. thanks for any suggestions.
 
G

Glenn

Art said:
system files.


good reason.


never asked for any cd and closed and it seemed nothing
happened. I am having all kinds of odd things happen with
IE6-like not autostarting when I get on the web and now
after the sfc my menu icon for windows messenger is no
longer there. Is there any way a layman can re-install or
overinstall ie6 or a different scan for errors way? I
have Xp sp2. thanks for any suggestions.
you have to run from a command prompt
start>run>cmd> @ the prompt type sfc/scannow
 

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